World of Tanks: HEAT
Team-based tank combat with customizable vehicles and hero-style abilities
Wargaming Group Limited · Released May 25, 2026
ActionCasualMassively MultiplayerSimulationFree To Play
As of Oct 28, 2026: Third-party account required AI-generated content disclosed
- Reviews
- Mixed
- 45% of 7,494
- Recent reviews
- Mixed
- 51% of 143 in 30 days
- Players
- 156
- daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update on Steam
- 1 week ago
- Oct 21, 2026
What is World of Tanks: HEAT?
This free-to-play multiplayer shooter takes place in an alternate post-WWII world caught in an arms race. You choose an Agent and tank, equip experimental modules, and fight opposing teams in 5v5 or 10v10 matches.
For you if...
- +you enjoy coordinating with teammates in competitive online matches
Not for you if...
- −you want historical tank warfare without experimental technology
What players say
45% of 7,494 reviews are positive · 51% of 143 in the last 30 days
Players praise the tank combat. The most common complaint is grind-heavy progression, while some players also say the mechanics lack depth.
Screenshots and trailer
World of Tanks: HEAT system requirements
Minimum: GTX 1050, 8 GB RAM, 60 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run World of Tanks: HEAT?
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- OS
- Windows® 10 64 Bit (latest update)
- Processor
- Intel® Core™ i5-4670K or AMD Ryzen™ 3 2200G
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1050 (2GB) , AMD Radeon™ RX 560 (2 GB), or Intel® Arc™ A310 (4 GB)
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 60 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 12
- Notes
- Targets 1080p / 60 FPS on minimum settings using upscaling in Performance mode (DLSS / XeSS / FSR). Heavy gameplay load may sometimes affect performance. SSD recommended for optimal performance
Recommended
- OS
- Windows® 10 64 Bit (latest update)
- Processor
- Intel® Core™ i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600X
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6 GB), AMD Radeon™ RX 5600XT (6 GB), or Intel® Arc™ A750 (6 GB)
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Storage
- 60 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 12
- Notes
- Targets 1080p / 60 FPS on maximum settings using upscaling (e.g. DLSS Quality or FSR Ultra Quality). Heavy gameplay load may sometimes affect performance. SSD required.
Does World of Tanks: HEAT have co-op or multiplayer?
Yes: PvP online; MMO. There is no single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.
Does World of Tanks: HEAT run on Steam Deck?
Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- Shows Steam Deck controller icons
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Third-party account
- Wargaming.net (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 32
- Steam features
- Family Sharing, In-app purchases
- Languages
- Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Japanese, Polish, Simplified Chinese, Ukrainian, Traditional Chinese, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian.
Does World of Tanks: HEAT use AI-generated content?
Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:
Generative AI is used solely during development for supplemental, non-essential purposes, including design ideation, code production support, or localization assistance. These AI-generated outputs are limited in scope, reviewed by our development team, and never substitute human creative or technical decision-making. All final core assets and game content are created by Wargaming’s artists and developers.
The statement mentions: Text & translationsCode
Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
Tags
- Free to Play
- Shooter
- Multiplayer
- Tanks
- Hero Shooter
- PvP
- Action
- Military
- Combat
- Vehicular Combat
- Team-Based
- 3D
- Massively Multiplayer
- Third-Person Shooter
- Competitive
- Alternate History
Recent updates
- Oct 20, 2026 · Patch Notes 1.2.2
- Sep 23, 2026 · Patch Notes 1.2.1
- Aug 21, 2026 · [ EVENT ] Update 1.1.3: Bomb Squad Weekend
- Aug 11, 2026 · Patch Notes 1.1.2
- Aug 11, 2026 · Dev Talk #2: The New Patch and What Comes Next
4 DLC available.